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Liam Fitzgibbon

Brunswick

Summary

Award-winning video editor and filmmaker with a robust background in comedy, branded content, and online entertainment. Expertise in crafting dynamic edits that showcase strong timing, motion graphics, and compelling visual storytelling, effectively engaging audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms. Proven track record of delivering high-impact content that has garnered millions of views, received prestigious awards, and achieved exceptional client outcomes, underscoring a commitment to excellence in every project. Passionate about pushing creative boundaries and elevating narratives through innovative editing techniques.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Editor

The OG Crew
03.2025 - Current
  • Edited and mastered YouTube videos averaging 1M+ views each, shaping engaging pacing and comedic timing to boost audience retention.
  • Designed motion graphic elements to enhance storytelling and elevate production value.
  • Collaborated closely with creators on workflow improvements, delivering edits on tight schedules.
  • Delivered edits on time for reviews and final delivery.
  • Organized and worked with raw footage from multiple cameras and sources.
  • Delivered edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics, audio, and colour grading.

Director / Editor / Writer / Social Media Manager

Hot Department
06.2021 - Current
  • Directed and edited viral comedy sketches and web series viewed 7M+ times across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
  • Won Best Comedy Series and Best Editing at Melbourne Webfest; awarded Australian Directors Guild Award for Best Direction in an Online Series Episode.
  • Co-created, directed and edited Hot Department: Dark Web as part of Screen Australia & YouTube’s Skip Ahead Initiative — acclaimed internationally with multiple festival awards.
  • Co-developed sitcom proof-of-concept HOME with Screen Australia development funding.
  • Grew social channels significantly: 4M+ views on TikTok, 3M+ views on Instagram Reels, 340K+ views on YouTube.
  • Produced branded comedy content for Square Pay, integrating marketing goals with audience-driven humor.
  • Boosted engagement rates with the creation of compelling and visually appealing content.
  • Optimized posting schedules based on platform-specific analytics to maximize content visibility.

Videographer / Editor

Machine Gun Media (Freelance)
01.2016 - Current
  • Founded and operated freelance videography business delivering commercial, branded, and documentary content.
  • Edited and shot promotional campaigns for Elk Fashion (seasonal catalogs) and Guide Dogs Australia collaborations.
  • Directed and edited advertising campaign for Brancott Estate featuring comedian Melanie Bracewell.
  • Shot and edited a short-form documentary featured in AMAZON’s The Long Now 10,000 Year Clock project.
  • Operated cameras, lighting equipment, and audio gear proficiently to produce high-quality footage in various environments.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop creative concepts and deliver engaging video content tailored to their unique needs.
  • Delivered polished videos on time by efficiently managing post-production tasks such as color grading, sound mixing, and visual effects creation.
  • Filmed live events and promotional videos, capturing memorable moments for a wide array of clientele.

Director / Editor, Descent

Haven’t You Done Well Productions
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Directed and edited Screen Australia–funded series Descent, nominated for AACTA Award (Best Online Comedy/Drama) and Australian Directors Guild Award.
  • Supervised post-production pipeline including editing, colour, sound, and VFX delivery.
  • Managed and coordinated a 70+ person crew, balancing creative vision with efficiency.
  • Produced trailers and promotional content that achieved hundreds of thousands of views, amplifying reach for the series.
  • Adapted well to unforeseen challenges during production, implementing creative solutions that allowed projects to continue without compromising artistic vision.
  • Developed strong communication skills to convey artistic vision clearly to cast and crew members.

Video Editor, What's On in the Warehouse

Chemist Warehouse
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Edited and delivered weekly broadcast-ready episodes, social cutdowns, and ads for TV, in-store, and digital platforms.
  • Integrated motion graphics, VFX, and sound design/mixing to maintain brand consistency across diverse formats.
  • Partnered with producers and marketing teams to adapt messaging for different audiences, ensuring content reached shoppers nationwide.
  • Streamlined editing workflows for faster turnaround, consistently meeting tight broadcast deadlines.

Campaign Editor

Tourism Australia
02.2021 - 02.2022
  • Edited multiple videos for a high-performing social media campaign that expanded audience engagement for Tourism Australia.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work.
  • Conceived, crafted and executed dynamic video edits to captivate target audiences and accomplish project objectives.
  • Maintained organized digital archives of raw footage, final edits, and other assets for easy access and retrieval.
  • Worked tight deadlines with team or independently and made quick creative editing decisions to maintain high quality of work.

Editor

ABC
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Edited sketches for broadcast television, ensuring comedic timing and narrative clarity across multiple episodes.
  • Increased viewer engagement through skillful use of pacing, rhythm, and transitions in video edits.
  • Developed creative solutions for complex editing challenges, enhancing the overall narrative impact of videos.
  • Collaborated with production teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and visual continuity across multiple episodes.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television

The Victorian College of The Arts
Melbourne, VIC
12-2017

Skills

  • Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, AVID, Adobe Media Encoder, Adobe Audition
  • Post-Production Expertise: Narrative editing, pacing, sound design, motion graphics, VFX, color grading, mastering for broadcast & online delivery
  • Creative Strengths: Comedic timing, storytelling through editing, cross-platform adaptation, branded content integration
  • Professional Skills: Social media growth & management, project management, collaborative direction, deadline-driven workflow, client communication, effective time management

Timeline

Video Editor

The OG Crew
03.2025 - Current

Director / Editor, Descent

Haven’t You Done Well Productions
09.2023 - 04.2024

Video Editor, What's On in the Warehouse

Chemist Warehouse
01.2022 - 11.2023

Director / Editor / Writer / Social Media Manager

Hot Department
06.2021 - Current

Campaign Editor

Tourism Australia
02.2021 - 02.2022

Editor

ABC
01.2020 - 02.2020

Videographer / Editor

Machine Gun Media (Freelance)
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television

The Victorian College of The Arts

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